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Providing a rare and creative sense of authority’s various faces, this collection of poems travels from intellectual and artistic power to philosophical, military, and imperial power; and above all, personal influence. The verse introduces the persuasiveness, complexities, and intrigues of “table talk”—a European tradition of informed and enlightened conversation that has virtually disappeared from the experience of North American culture. Commanding and informed in their own sense of purpose, these pieces evince a gentle curiosity for greatness, creating an engaging portrait of simple humanity, powerful minds, and memorable ideas.

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“A penetrating examination in poetry of the intellectual might, ferocity, depth, and intrigue of the various forms of authority we encounter in power structures of all kinds, and [a] grand tribute to the elegance and terrifying force of great ideas.” —Bruce Meyer, Poet Laureate and author, Dog Days

Dinner With Catherine the Great

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    A Paperback / softback by Vladimir Azarov

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      Publisher: Exile Editions
      Publication Date: 30/04/2012
      ISBN13: 9781550961195, 978-1550961195
      ISBN10: 1550961195
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      Literary studies: poetry and poets

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Providing a rare and creative sense of authority’s various faces, this collection of poems travels from intellectual and artistic power to philosophical, military, and imperial power; and above all, personal influence. The verse introduces the persuasiveness, complexities, and intrigues of “table talk”—a European tradition of informed and enlightened conversation that has virtually disappeared from the experience of North American culture. Commanding and informed in their own sense of purpose, these pieces evince a gentle curiosity for greatness, creating an engaging portrait of simple humanity, powerful minds, and memorable ideas.

      Trade Review
      “A penetrating examination in poetry of the intellectual might, ferocity, depth, and intrigue of the various forms of authority we encounter in power structures of all kinds, and [a] grand tribute to the elegance and terrifying force of great ideas.” —Bruce Meyer, Poet Laureate and author, Dog Days

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